Earl Benjamin Buelow, age 83, of Delano, died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011, at the Golden Living Center in Delano.

He was born April 5, 1927, in Waconia, the son of the late Benjamin and Louella Buelow.

A lifelong resident of Waconia, Earl lived in the family home since birth. His home was very important to him.

He was a World War II veteran.

Earl was a retired production worker.

He was a member of the Waconia Moravian Church.

Earl is survived by his sister, Marian Berg and husband Orville of Bemidji; a brother, Ralph Buelow and wife Emma of Murphy, NC; a nephew, Tom Buelow and wife Ellen of Cincinnati, OH; a niece, Nancy Hayes and husband Tom of Ossining, NY; Gary Buelow and wife Mafi of Waipahu, HI; and several great nieces and nephews.

The funeral service took place Saturday, Feb. 19 at 11 a.m. at Johnson Funeral Home in Waconia with the Rev. Cindy Mueller officiating. Interment was at Lakeview Cemetery in Waconia.

Visitation was also Saturday, for one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Arrangements were with the Johnson Funeral Home in Waconia; www.johnsonfh.com.